The 38th "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix 2026" Opens for Entries on April 1 (Wednesday)!!
JR East Planning Co., Ltd. has opened entries for the 38th "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix 2026" starting April 1, 2026 (Wednesday). This grand prix targets advertising works displayed or broadcast on transportation media such as JR East, Tsukuba Express, Yurikamome, Rinkai Line, JR Freight, Shinano Railway, and Tokyo Monorail between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. Entries are sought in all six categories, with a total of 38 works, including one Grand Prix winner, to be selected. The winning works are scheduled to be announced in late July 2026.
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JR East Planning Co., Ltd. (Jeki) is proud to announce that the 38th "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix 2026" will begin accepting entries on April 1 (Wednesday)!!
We look forward to receiving wonderful works that leverage the unique characteristics of traffic advertising and can be encountered at stations, on trains, and in urban areas.
Eligible Entries
Entries must be advertising works displayed or broadcast on media of "JR East," "Tsukuba Express," "Yurikamome," "Rinkai Line," "JR Freight," "Shinano Railway," and "Tokyo Monorail" stations and vehicles, as well as "Street-side Signage," sold and managed by our company between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
Categories and Awards
Entries will be solicited in all six categories.
One Grand Prix winner, one Best Department Award from each category, five Excellence Awards, and one JR East Award will be selected, totaling 38 works.
Application Period
April 1 (Wednesday), 2026 – April 30 (Thursday), 2026
Announcement of Winning Works
The announcement of winning works and the awards ceremony are scheduled for late July 2026.
Winning works will also be announced on the "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix" special website and other platforms.
For detailed application guidelines, please refer to the "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix" special website (https://awards.jeki.co.jp/apply/).
[Contact for this matter]
JR East Planning Co., Ltd. Media Solutions Division, Traffic Media Department, Traffic Advertising Grand Prix Secretariat
E-mail: taa@jeki.co.jp
We look forward to receiving wonderful works that leverage the unique characteristics of traffic advertising and can be encountered at stations, on trains, and in urban areas.
Eligible Entries
Entries must be advertising works displayed or broadcast on media of "JR East," "Tsukuba Express," "Yurikamome," "Rinkai Line," "JR Freight," "Shinano Railway," and "Tokyo Monorail" stations and vehicles, as well as "Street-side Signage," sold and managed by our company between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
Categories and Awards
Entries will be solicited in all six categories.
One Grand Prix winner, one Best Department Award from each category, five Excellence Awards, and one JR East Award will be selected, totaling 38 works.
Application Period
April 1 (Wednesday), 2026 – April 30 (Thursday), 2026
Announcement of Winning Works
The announcement of winning works and the awards ceremony are scheduled for late July 2026.
Winning works will also be announced on the "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix" special website and other platforms.
For detailed application guidelines, please refer to the "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix" special website (https://awards.jeki.co.jp/apply/).
[Contact for this matter]
JR East Planning Co., Ltd. Media Solutions Division, Traffic Media Department, Traffic Advertising Grand Prix Secretariat
E-mail: taa@jeki.co.jp
FAQ
What is the entry period for the "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix 2026"?
The entry period is from April 1 (Wednesday), 2026, to April 30 (Thursday), 2026.
When will the winning works of the "Traffic Advertising Grand Prix 2026" be announced?
The winning works are scheduled to be announced in late July 2026.